Regional Asset Manager - CALIFORNIA

Extended Stay America - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Accommodation

About the position

The Regional Asset Manager (RAM) is responsible for maintaining the condition of hotel assets within a designated geographic region in California. This role involves overseeing large capital expenditure (CapEx) maintenance and renovation activities, ensuring that properties are safe, clean, and well-kept. The RAM collaborates with various stakeholders, including operations teams and third-party consultants, to support the upkeep of the company's physical structures and to drive best practices in asset management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the asset/hotel in a first-class condition.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and produce scopes of work for maintenance and renovation activities.
• Competitively bid, qualify, value engineer, award, and oversee large CapEx projects.
• Be reachable 24/7 for emergencies and travel to hotels as needed.
• Prepare an annual schedule for site visits to each asset twice a year.
• Maintain daily work order systems and assess building needs for a 5-year CapEx plan.
• Manage engineers, architects, and vendors in negotiating agreements.
• Schedule work to minimize guest inconvenience and operational disruptions.
• Conduct preconstruction walks and ensure safety and cleanliness during work.
• Educate and evaluate Maintenance Engineers annually, including conducting inspections and training sessions.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from college or technical school.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in Facilities or Asset Management.
• Basic understanding of construction and project management concepts.
• Knowledge of HVAC, lighting systems, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to write scopes of work and bid projects effectively.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-site facilities.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in construction/trade activities.
• Knowledge of a specific trade (mechanical, electrical, drywall, paint, etc.).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities